Special Education Mandated Paraprofessional

Sylvania; Sullivan Township (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakridge Public Schools is seeking a Mandated Special Education Aide at Oakridge Early Childhood Center to support students with disabilities, assist teachers, and help with daily classroom activities.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus either an Associates degree or at least 60 college credits. Training will be provided; CPR preferred. Hours are Monday-Thursday, 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., Sept 8, 2026 to May 27, 2027.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Either an Associates degree or 60 college credits (60 semester hours).
• Pass WorkKeys Reading for Information, Applied Math, Writing requirements.
• Pass MTTC-Professional Readiness or Basic Skills exam.
• Pass ETS Parapro Assessment with a score of 460 or higher.
• Experience with children with disabilities.
• Ability to assist with physical needs, including medication administration.
• Knowledge/experience with two-person lift and SoloLift.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds.
• Scribes notes and assignments when needed.
• Attend training sessions; CPR preferred.

Skills

CPR certification

Attends training

Team collaboration

Lift and assist students

Education

Associates degree or higher

60 semester hours

Tools

WorkKeys assessment

MTTC / Basic Skills

Parapro assessment 460

Job description

Internal/External Employment Opportunity

Posting Date: August 21, 2026

Department: Paraprofessional

Classification: Mandated Special Education Aide

Location: Oakridge Early Childhood Center

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Highly qualified with one of the following:
• Associates Degree or higher
• Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours)
• Previous successful completion of the WorkKeys Assessment with scores as follows: Reading for Information: 4, Applied Math: 4, Writing: 3
• Passing score on Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC)-Professional Readiness Exam or the original Basic Skills Exam
• Passing score of 460 on the ETS Parapro Assessment
• Experience with children with disabilities.
• Ability to assist with physical needs of students, including administering of medication as well as monitoring student during medical episodes.
• Knowledge/experience with two person lift and SoloLift.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds.
• Ability to scribe both notes and assignments.
• Available to attend training sessions, as needed.
• CPR certified preferred.
• Ability to work cooperatively with teachers, students, speech therapist, physical therapist and assistive technology coordinator.
• Specific duties within the building will be determined by the building principal in conjunction with special education staff and administration and may be modified during the school year as the needs of special education students change.

Hours of Work

When GSRP is in session: September 8, 2026-May 27, 2027

M-Th: 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m

Deadline for applying

September 3, 2026 or until filled

Starting Date

September 8, 2026

It is the policy of the Oakridge Public Schools that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed or ancestry, political belief, sex, disability, religion, age, height, weight or marital status be excluded from participation in, denied benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity and in employment opportunities.